Originally Posted by frayed

So I interpret that to mean that the 991 GT3 as as wide as the widebodied 997 RS out back. But the value at the mirrors represents the width up front (assuming the mirrors extend laterally the same distance among the two cars). So, 1" wider up front than the 997 RS.

It's interesting how such small differences add up to a car that looks so much larger in real life (based on my inspection of the 991S). Maybe its the combined effect of those dimensions along with lower roofline and more rake in the windshield.